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Wayne Gretzky is working in an advisory role with prospective Las Vegas NHL owner Bill Foley.

Foley is the chairman of Fidelity National Financial Inc., and he’s also investing in distressed wineries. Sportsnet’s John Shannon also got confirmation from the "Great One" himself, who said he’s "unofficially" working with Foley. Gretzky said he introduced him to business partners. Foley said he’d sell tickets at league-average prices. He wouldn’t say whether Gretzky would have any role with a team, if he got one in Las Vegas. A graduate of West Point, Foley said he'd like the team to be named the "Black Knights," if he had his choice. Sat, Dec 13, 2014 08:20:00 PM

The Oilers will host a 30 year reunion bash for their 1984 Stanley Cup winning squad this fall featuring alumni such as Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier and Jari Kurri.

The legends and the supporting cast of the championship team will be introduced at an Oct. 9 home game against Calgary, while a gala dinner in support of charity will be held the next day to commemorate the feat. "We were a special group in a special city at a special time," said Gretzky. Sun, Aug 24, 2014 03:07:00 PM

The New York Post says Wayne Gretzky has joined a group of investors aiming to bring an NHL franchise to Seattle, the paper reported on Friday evening.

Gretzky declined comment on the story and the NHL did not return phone calls, but if true this would mark the second time The Great One has made a bid to own a franchise since 2011. Gretzky's party is one of several groups interested in bringing hockey to Seattle, but NHL commissioner Gary Bettman reiterated last month that expansion is not a priority for the league. A new stadium is also required for a move, and though billionaire Chris Hansen has expressed interest in financing an arena, he wants an NBA franchise promised to the city first. Fri, Jul 4, 2014 08:56:00 PM

There are rumors circulating that former NHL superstar Wayne Gretzky will join the Washington Capitals as club president.

Respected columnist John Feinstein thinks it would be a boon for the Caps, writing: "He was general manager and then coach in Phoenix. Did he have success? No. But the Coyotes were a financial mess, eventually filing for bankruptcy, and that had nothing to do with any of Gretzky’s moves. In fact, in his first season as coach, the team improved markedly. He just never had the money or the support to build on that improvement. Gretzky also has been involved in running Team Canada during three Olympics (as executive director in 2002 and 2006 and then as a special advisor in 2010) — not exactly a low-pressure job in a country that demands a hockey gold medal or bust in every Olympics. The Canadians won gold in 2002 and 2010 with a quarterfinal loss in between. What’s more, Gretzky has the kind of personality that will make being an out-front guy for a franchise easy for him." Sat, May 24, 2014 11:08:00 AM